Nothin' But Fine: with Emily Trotter

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I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I GOT TO INTERVIEW SANTA.  Ya’ll I may quit doing interviews.  I mean how do you top sitting down with THE one and only jolly St. Nick?  I mean we know that he is so loveable and kind from our childhoods, but goodness I think I love him even more as an adult.  This is an episode you can listen to with your kids.  No expose here.  You don’t want to miss it. Subscribe to our Yo...

There is some really great stuff in Matthew 7.  Lots of good advice and convicting notes.  Here is a quick rundown… 1.      And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Verse 3 In other words, you better watch how you judge others.  The point here is just don’t because you have your own stuff going on. 2.      Do not cast your pearls before...

We would like a break. Emily is going to France sans the Trotter boys. Helen wants a Spa Experience. Amy wants a trip to Reynolds.  We also talk gift-giving strategies because, whew, it can be exhausting.  P.S. get your movie watching cozy clothes on - it’s Hallmark movie time!  Be sure to check out: Kim Hassold Art - @kimhassold Rebecca & Maria’s - @rebeccaandmarias Shuler Studio -  https://w...

Jesus had just spent time telling what thou shalt not do.  Now we see him advising on how to do things that they were already doing;  giving, praying, fasting…even worrying.  Remember that every time Jesus says hypocrites, he means Pharisees.  Jesus is showing them how they can be better, more righteous that the Pharisees.  I find this comforting.  For me this is a statement made to our hearts.  I...

I have my own Christmas Elf that helps get my house in the festive spirit.  He comes in, gets all the decorations out, and then puts them up.  In one day. In about 9 hours I have a perfectly jolly holiday home.  Seriously, if you can have someone come do your Christmas décor…do it.  Matt Chapman has been helping me since Christmas 2019 and I will never go back.  It is so nice to have someone with...

This week, we wrap up the rest of Matthew chapter 5. Jesus has just said our righteousness must surpass that of the Pharisees and scribes.  Naturally he goes directly into the Law that they knew.  They knew it not because they read it somewhere or studied it for themselves.  They heard it.  From whom?  The Pharisees, scribes, Rabbis/Priests.  They were reliant upon them for the law.  The word hear...

America’s Baking Sweetheart.  I am making that his title.  Brian is light and love.  No kidding.  I had no idea when I ended up with Brooke Bell (Chief Content Officer for Hoffman Media…and the work wife of Brian) as my mentor at a conference what delightful world was about to be opened to me.  Brian spoke the next day on a panel, and I introduced myself to him afterwards by saying I couldn’t wait...

“ To purposefully reject any commandment was tantamount to rejecting God’s right to rule one’s life.” Chronological Bible Jesus had just given the beatitudes and said that they would be the things, the attitudes, that set them apart.  In verses 17-20 he gives a broad view of righteousness that he will break down through chapter 7.  (Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are the complete Sermon on the Mount.) Jesus...

I asked Christy to join me on Let’s Talk because I had heard so many FANTASTIC things about her from her clients.  I also knew that she was passionate about mental health, and I figured the stressful holiday season was the perfect time to have her on.  She gives so many helpful ideas of how to keep your sanity and I think we discovered that I need to make an appointment.  She has such a soothing v...

Jesus has just given a good list of what kind of people his followers are supposed to be like.  Or at least the standard they are to work toward.  He was describing people and now he is beginning to share the impact those kind of people can have.  People who are poor in spirit, humble, meek, mourn what God mourns, hunger and thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, make peace are sure to...

In the words of Fleetwood Mac, "Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies."  So we can all agree we've told a lie at SOME point in our lives...right? Did you know there was a whole science behind lying?  Helen walks us through how humans develop the "skill of lying," aka Theory of Mind. We dive into a Times article that gives you the five times experts say it's okay to...

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:10-12   I have never been persecuted becau...

You are about to learn more about monograms and fonts than you expected?  Why you ask?  Because there is a lot to learn.  And it is interesting to learn how it all happens.  I must say I was shocked to hear just how many custom fonts Shuler Studios has now.  I am now a big fan of Pam Shuler and the business she has started and grown.  Pam and her daughter, Carolyn, are an inspiring mother-daughter...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 "We become peacemakers in a troubled world and channels for God’s mercy, purity and peace." Warren Wiersbe   What if believers were known for their peace?  Yikes.  I don’t think that is the first thing that comes to mind about the church these days.  Generally speaking, we are not very good at making peace...

We were joined by Julianne David and Reynolds Bickerstaff…or should I say Sue the power walker and Roy Munson?  It can be nerve wrecking to be invited to an event that requires a costume.  These two folks really give a good pep talk for just grabbing a wig and heading out the door.  What are you going to be for Halloween?  Listen in for some GREAT costume ideas for you and your kids.   And Emily f...

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  Matthew 5:8  I really love and appreciate that these beatitudes really line up with each other.  It’s a continuation of a theme.  Layer upon layer of actions to shape us into the kind of human beings we were meant to be.  They type of people we have the potential to be.  The Matthew Henry Commentary called this beatitude the most comprehensive...

The great poet The Twisted Sisters once said, "We're not gonna take it; no, we ain't gonna take it; we're not gonna take it anymore." If these are the vibes you're picking up, this is the episode for you. Emily, Helen, and Amy commiserate on the things that grind their gears and have them throwing their hands up in the air. Everything from the cost of college classes,...

Blessed are those who are merciful, for they shall receive mercy.  Matthew 5:7  We want to make Jesus and what he came to do more exclusive than God intended, I think.  We like to think that His mercy is just reserved for those who have similar mindsets that we do.  We want it to be the ultimate flex of, see, we got it right and you have been wrong all along.  Before I go on let’s look at the Gree...

Today on the Pod, Emily, Helen, and Amy discuss how to make friends - and as a trio of introverts, we found this topic particularly interesting. Did you know there was such a thing as a Friendship Coach? Why is it so easy to make friends as a kid? At what point do we find it difficult to find and connect to new people? Everyone can agree that friendships make life easier - look at the Steep Hill E...

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6  There are so many references to bread and water in the Bible. I think that being hungry and thirsty is something that we can all identify with. Right? But what does Jesus mean here? How do you hunger and thirst for righteousness? What in the world could that mean? Keep learning with the full show notes...

When I met Courtney Folk at the Southern C Summit early this year, I immediately thought what a BOSS.  Now I am even more convinced.  This episode has so much good stuff in it!  We really covered it all.  I learned so much.  Did you know that the resumes we all use were based upon an idea of the 30’s?  Courtney gives us great tips about applying for jobs, running a business, work/family balance, i...

Blessed are the meek; for they will inherit the earth.  Matthew 5:5 Meek is not a word that we use very often.  At least I don’t. In Psalm 37:11 David has this to say, “But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.”  The meek are getting that because they have submitted to the Lord.  Submission to God is realizing who is in charge and then acting like it.  This is not weakness.  This i...

Graphology. The not-so-scientific science of handwriting. Let us just tell you... this is a whole lot of hootie. Isn't it wild that we all learn to write our letters the same way, yet we all write SO DIFFERENTLY? The founder of Graphology thought that handwriting was how your soul expressed itself outside your body. WILD STUFF. And don't even get us started on the Post-Pandemic, Kids Han...

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Another beatitude that, if you are like me, you have not understood.  We know what mourning is.  Most of us have experienced grief.  But Jesus is talking about something a little different than what we are thinking and identifying as grief.  That is not to say that God does not comfort those who are mourning.  The Bible tells us...